Supervisor, Materials Management (M-F, 9:00am - 5:30pm)

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and uniqueness is celebrated.

About the role

Supervises a team in the dispensing of medical supplies and patient care equipment. Ensures appropriate supplies are ordered, received, inventory levels are maintained, and patient charges are captured.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that adequate supply levels are maintained.
• Verifies that documentation is completed for sending and receiving supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for assuring patient charge capture for medical supplies to ensure accurate patient billing.
• Provides technical and operational training to new hires.
• Implements plans to improve the quality and efficiency of services.
• Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that directly affect department results.
• Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guidelines.
• Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team.
• Leads/supervises a unit within a department or a small department, typically as a 'working' supervisor without budget or hire/fire authority.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues

• Develops Self and Others: Invests time and energy in developing self and others to improve performance and gain knowledge.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders to expand and strengthen relationships.
• Communicates Effectively: Adapts communication style to suit different situations and audiences.

Delivering Excellent Services

• Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of stakeholders and customizes services accordingly.
• Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles to identify new opportunities and solutions.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching to increase employees' effectiveness.

Ensuring High Quality

• Performs Excellent Work: Engages in dialogue about quality and addresses issues promptly.
• Ensures Continuous Improvement: Identifies underlying causes of problems and applies learning experiences to resolve them.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands and performs routine safety checks to prevent hazards.

Managing Resources Effectively

• Demonstrates Accountability: Focuses on and drives critical issues to closure.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Manages resources effectively using departmental knowledge.
• Makes Data-Driven Decisions: Uses data to identify and elevate opportunities.

Fostering Innovation

• Generates New Ideas: Identifies opportunities to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
• Applies Technology: Enthusiastically learns new technologies, tools, and procedures to address challenges.
• Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations as opportunities for improvement and embraces change.

Technical Capabilities

• Compliance (Novice): Understanding rules, regulations, and guidelines related to governing bodies.
• People Management (Novice): Interacting, communicating, and developing employees.
• Business Results (Fundamental Awareness): Achieving results with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Quality Management (Novice): Developing processes to meet specific requirements.
• Operations Planning (Novice): Anticipating resource needs and implementing processes.
• Leadership (Novice): Formulating a vision, motivating employees, and promoting engagement.
• Inventory Management (Advanced): Monitoring and reconciling inventory levels.

Requirements

• 4 years of relevant work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance well-being and professional growth.